Chocolate cherry Bakewell cake

An irresistible almond sponge, studded with juicy cherries and chocolate chunks, that’ll keep in your cake tin for a few days – if it lasts that long!

Frances Quinn’s Summer’s day wedding cake

Frances creates her own version of the latest bridal trend – the ‘naked’ cake. She skips the traditional fondant icing for mascarpone seasonal berries.

Gooseberry coconut cake

Creamy coconut complements tart fruit really well. The gooseberries disappear into the cake batter keeping the sponge extra moist

Hidden bulb cake

Frances Quinn shares her showstopping chocolate and beetroot cake recipe finished with filo ‘bulbs’, chocolate soil and terracotta icing

White chocolate & raspberry cake

John Whaite shares his recipe for a light, fruity layer cake with chocolate ganache and simple sponge

Chocolate layer cake with passion fruit icing

Great British Bake Off winner Jo Wheatley shares her never-fail sponge recipe in this layered cake with a zingy butter icing

Chocolate & hazelnut celebration cake

This hybrid brownie chocolate cake by John Whaite is a bold party bake. The toffee spikes transform it into a professional-standard dessert

Flourless lemon & polenta drizzle cake

This gluten-free citrus cake has a grown-up bitter edge. Serve with creamy mascarpone and black coffee

Bunny carrot cake

A sticky and delicious sponge with decorative candied carrot topping – enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea

Upside-down banana cake with maple-caramel sauce

Hot toffee sauce makes sticky, warm banana cake even more of a treat

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle – a really romantic bake!

Eggless chocolate & beetroot blitz & bake cake

Healthier than your average chocolate cake, this rich and dark bake is lighter on the calorie count